Thom Gilbert, Photographer, New York

Description

An aerial photograph captures a high-angle view of a massive red cargo ship alongside a smaller tugboat navigating dark, churning ocean water. A heavy tow line stretches taut between the two vessels, highlighting the scale and motion of the operation. The deck of the larger ship shows prominent red painted metal surfaces, industrial hatches, and cast shadows. The tugboat exhibits a weathered deck fitted with ropes, winches, and equipment. Captured from directly above, the composition emphasizes contrasting colors between the bright red hull and the dark sea.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated

Techniques

Drone footage

Industries

Cruises

Color

Background

Ocean

Context

Editorial